by Delaney Lynch | Apr 14, 2025 | Signature Event
Growing a Living Wall of Plants A living wall is a garden of its own. Dreaming of one, planting, and tending one can be a humbling experience. It’s easy to see and enjoy the successes, but it’s equally important to roll with, and learn from the failures. Why Create a...
by Delaney Lynch | Apr 9, 2025 | Signature Event
How are summer concerts good for you? One of the greatest enjoyments every June into August in Iowa is attending the Music in the Garden summer concerts at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This one-of-a-kind outdoor venue may not feature large acts and massive...
by Delaney Lynch | Apr 4, 2025 | Signature Event
Cultivating Outreach The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a connection point between people, plants and the natural world. So naturally, when Cornell connected with us and asked about help in revitalizing their plant collection, it was an enthusiastic YES from...
by Delaney Lynch | Mar 28, 2025 | Signature Event
Grow Happy. Looking for something unique for your home garden? Ready to become a plant parent? Interested in learning more about lilies, hostas, African Violets or Bonsai? Just want a place to go with your family and/or friends for art, garden decor, and refreshments...
by Delaney Lynch | Mar 14, 2025 | Signature Event
Earth Day: Fact or Fiction? Earth Day was created by a Senator. FACT. Gaylord Nelson, a Democratic senator from Wisconsin, after a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, Calif. in January 1969, had the idea to launch a nationwide, environmentally focused teach-in on...
by Delaney Lynch | Mar 7, 2025 | Signature Event
Stay Close, Feel Far away. Punxsutawney Phil predicted a long cold winter for the Midwest this year. If you’re looking to get away while staying close by, consider a staycation that includes a local tropical destination: the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. It’s...
